I’m Going On An Adventure
I am taking a vacation with family for a couple weeks in New Zealand. No, before anyone asks, I will (probably) not be doing anything LoTR related. As much as I love those movies I don’t have any particular desire to go walk around a movie set and have tour guide tell me things I already learned from watching the extended edition special features. I will, however, probably eat many second breakfasts. It will also be the farthest away from home I’ve ever been. Insert other references here.
I will be on the lookout for any random Kiwi who knows ball. I will probably be able to tell if they know the ball when they see me in my Giants hat and either start laughing at me or solemnly give me their condolences.
If any of you have been there and have any Auckland or very Auckland Adjacent must-see stuff, let me know, since I have a day or two there with no real itinerary.
Comics will resume probably on Friday the 22nd.
The question is, which hobbit is which?
Russell Wilson is obviously Frodo. Not only is he a ringbearer, but he also stood on the precipice of Mount Doom and cast it into the fire. Yes, I am a Seahawks fan and typing that joke was like stabbing my own heart.
Frodo didn’t destroy the ring. Gollum bit his finger off to get the ring and then fell into Mt Doom. I’m not sure if that makes your analogy better. Anyway, Kyler is Merry or Pippin
Malcolm Butler is Gollum.
Go watch some proper rugby, and maybe some cricket if it’s still in season.
I have given cricket a try. I never realized how exciting baseball was until I saw what the other option was.
The tiny QB gags always makes me smile. Have a nice trip!
Auckland things:
1) Waiheke Island: Take a ferry out to the island; lots of beaches and wineries. It’s like Martha’s Vineyard for Aucklanders, just way less pretentious.
2) Tiritiri Matangi Island: Another island, but entirely a nature preserve.
3) Whatipu Beach: Really cool scientific preserve beach with hiking nearby. Definitely need a car, though.
4) Waipu: Cute little town north of Auckland; also have glowworm caves if that’s not on the itinerary for later in your trip.